Just a backup standard HC. I already own all three wands(SGG,GG, and standard), and have two of the standard wands.
This makes my third standard HC. My favorite, the SGG HC, broke about a month ago, leaving me with just the GG and the standard, so out of fear of breaking a standard I ordered a back-up, lol. The first one they sent me had a huge intake hole, making me turn the SSV to the max just start getting vapor. This new one looks much like my other except its taller and has a longer head, yay.
I see. I only have one HC and one whip (and one vape). If anything breaks, then it's t-break time (and order some glass time). straight edge.
So, let me ask why was the SGG HC your fave? I would think SGG would help with vape-bonging (something I'm **notcough** interested in **notcough** of late). Also, I get how you're looking forward to your new standard HC. These little discrepancies in glass can make a big difference in performance.
I've been thinking of trying something new, specifically the SGG. Regardless, I would request a "normal" or even small bore wand (i.e. I don't want my stock SSV screens being too small anymore) and perhaps a somewhat short HC (specifying a height range). I know they don't blow to a spec, but they can choose amongst their stock a "skinny" and a "shortie". Or if it was a deal (used/blemished/decent sale) I would just pick-up whatever was cheap (gg, sgg, hh) just to play with something new.
I am still curious about the SGG and clip helping with water setups. Do neither the sgg or gg not make it a little bit easier ... better ...?
p.s. Tweak I'm getting used to my elevated SSV+bub setup. The short hose makes the downstem work (my left hand work) more comfortable. In fact, it helps with the general handling of the whip. (Also enjoying cork-ing the top of my wand when idle). The tension of the hose is such that neither of my hands are actually needed to hold the wand in place, but nonetheless they are there guiding and helping manage this flexion of the hose. This tension pushes the wand into the HC and my tubing down into the downstem. Certainly, the elevated SSV is a big help achieving the extra height and angle needed for my non-WPA hose into downstem of my bub. I can't tell if it's helping lessen the "priming" time as I've only just begun playing with water and any changes are tainted by user skill changes - the bub just clouds up and lo so do I.
Also thanks Tweak for your description| \ my HC is holding tight tonight.
I do reckon though I'll go back to a normal-level setup, and then I'll know the benefits of the extra short hose. It's too fugly without being setup properly (
a la Tweak), which I can't be bothered doing. So, back on the table, longer (colored, SSV) hose, and a somewhat expensive, downward-angled WPA from Mike (and other bits). I'll probably do another final post along this topic - this
help me spend my money topic. probably on the gbd thread. The WPA will help, as will keeping the whip length as short as possible, as will Mike's downstem. Some day I may find something purty to prop up my surfer a few inches and cut some whip down.